City of Montague Regular City Council
230 S. 13t Street, Montague, CA 96064 Ph. (530) 459-3030 Fax: (530) 459-3523 ************************************************************************************** MONTAGUE In compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act, notice of this meeting has been posted in a public accessible place, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
CITY OF MONTAGUE CITY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 29, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th Street, Montague, CA 96064 PARTICIPATION: Participants can attend in person, online, and/or by telephone, as follows:
• In-person at: Montague City Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th St. • Online via WebEx at: https://citvofmontaque-454.mv.webex.com/meet/clerk • Meeting number (access code): 2630 874 0065
• Telephone at:, 1-650-479-3208 When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 26308740065 Passcode: *89335983 AGENDA PACKET: Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection 24 hours before each regularly scheduled meeting at the City Clerk's office at City Hall, located at 230 S. 13 Street, Montague, California, during normal business hours. Any writing that is subject to disclosure that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Materials distributed to a majority of councilmembers less than 24 hours before a meeting will be available for public inspection on the City's website at www.cityofimontagueca.com.
SPEAKERS: Speakers, please stand at the podium and speak loudly so the entire room can hear you. The chairman will recognize you and ask that you state your name and mailing address so that the City Staff can follow up on any issues requiring City action, or provide you with information, if appropriate.
Please silence your cell phones. Thank you!
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "As a special meeting, public participation is limited only to those items listed on the agenda. If your comments are not related to a matter listed on this agenda, please address the City Council at the next regular meeting. The City Council has the right to reasonably limit the duration of each speaker to three minutes. Speakers may not cede their time." V. AGENDA APPROVAL:
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consideration of approval of Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (SCLTC) Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim
2. Approval of Resolution No. 25-04 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Montague Authorizing the City Administrator, Council Member and Treasures as a check signer at Tri Counties Bank
3. Consideration of allowing the Sheriff to use Community Hall for their community outreach meeting
4. Approval Authorizing Takeshi Murakami to enter a contract with ????? for fire woks at the 2025 Freedom Festival
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April 29, 2025
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1. ADJOURN:
In compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act, notice of this meeting has been posted in a publicly accessible place, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Public Hearings: If you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on an agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing. Any person seeking to challenge a Planning Commission decision made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and the discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the Planning Commission, shall be required to commence that action 90 days following the date on which the decision becomes final as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Please refer to Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6 to determine how to calculate when a decision becomes "final."
CHALLENGING DECISIONS OF CITY ENTITIES The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City of Montague is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision, including without limitation Government Code section 65009 applicable to many land use and zoning decisions, Government Code section 66499.37 applicable to the Subdivision Map Act, and Public Resources Code section 21167 applicable to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. Government Code section 65009 and 66499.37, and Public Resources Code section 21167, impose shorter limitations periods and requirements, including timely service in addition to filing. If a person wishes to challenge the above actions in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Montague, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
The City of Montague does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classes in employment or provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations for this meeting should notify the City Clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting at (530) 459-3030 or by notifying the Clerk at [email protected] 340291.1
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION AND POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SISKIYOU
CITY OF MONTAGUE
I, David Dunn City Administrator for the City of Montague, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that a copy of the above Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the Regular City Council of the City of Montague, California, was delivered and/or notice by email not less than 24 hours, before the hour of 4:30 PM on April 28,2025 to the members of the City Council, caused the agenda to be posted at the bulletin board found at City Hall, 230 S. 13' Street, Montague CA, and a copy to be place for review at the Office of the City Clerk.
POSTED: April 28, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
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MONTAGUE City Council Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM IX 1
Meeting Date:, 2025
Subject: Consideration of approval of Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (SCLTC) Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim
From: Dave Dunn, City Administrator
Introduction
The Local Transportation Fund (LTF) claim for FY 2025/2026 for your agency. As required by the Transportation Development Act this claim is based on an estimate of tax revenues to be received during FY 2025/2026 and population estimates from the California Department of Finance. This claim does not reflect any carryover amounts for FY 2024/2025. The current year receipts will be reviewed and may result in amended claim amounts being presented at the June 10th meeting to account for additional receipts
Discussion/Analysis
Recommendation
That the City Council move to adopt the following motion:
"Approve the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (SCLTC) Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim
Attachments: SCLTC Transportation Claim
Action Taken:
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Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission
Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim
The claimant herewith recognizes that any allocations for streets and roads will be made in accordance with, but not limited to, Section 99401.5, Article 8, Chapter 4, Part 11, Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code. This section stipulates that the Local Transportation Commission must annually review unmet transit needs and determine if they are reasonable to meet prior to making any allocation of funding for streets and roads.
After obtaining approval by the governing body please transmit this claim for payment from the Local Transporation Fund to the following address:
Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission
190 Greenhorn Road
Yreka, CA 96097
Approval of the claim and payment by the County Auditor is subject to such monies being on hand and available for distribution and to the provisions that such monies will be used in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Transportation Development Act.
Approved:
City of Montague
By:
Mayor
Date:
Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission
By:
Transportation Commission Executive Director
Date:
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Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission
Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
To: Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission
From: City of Montague
(Claimant)
This applicant, qualified pursuant to section 99203 of the Public Utilities Code, hereby requests, in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Transportation Development Act as enacted and amended by statute to January 1, 2011, that its claim be approved in the amount of:
52,342.00
A. Funding Available (Not Claimed)
1. Funds from prior years
a. Estimated funds with County Auditor 7/1/2025 $
2. Current Estimated Allocations 2025/2026 $ 52,342.00
$ 52,342.00
B. Total Amount Claimed
1. By Funding Source
a. Estimated funds with County Auditor $
b. Current Estimated Allocations 2025/2026 $ 52,342.00
c. Total Claimed $ 52,342.00
2. By Purpose
(Chapter 4, Part 11, Division 10 of P.U.C.)
a. Public Transit [Art 4, Sec 99260 (a)] $ 35,939.00
b. Streets/Roads [Art 8, Sec 99400 (a)] $ 16,403.00
c. Other $
d. Total Claimed $ 52,342.00
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CITY OF MONTAGUE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTAGUE,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, COUNCIL MEMBER AND TREASURER AS A
CHECK SIGNER AT TRI COUNTIES BANK
WHEREAS Jessica A. Monday, City Clerk has resigned effective the 6th day of February 2025, WHEREAS the City has checking and savings accounts at Tri Counties Bank and needs to make the appropriate changes to check signers,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Montague new and current authorized check signers are:
David Dunn, City Administrator
Patrick Vela, Council Member
Takeshi Murakami, Council Member
Christina Evans, Treasurer
For the following current City Bank Accounts:
Checking
CAAP SISQ02971 xxxxx2611
DEPOSITS INVESTMENT FUND xxxxx2982
CDBG PROGRAM INCOME xxxxx3718
GENERAL CHECKING xxxxx0103
Savings:
WATER REV BOND OF 1976 BOND xxxxx1284
WATER REV BOND OF 1976 RESERVE xXXXx2057
WATER REV BOND OF 1976 SURPLUS FUND xxxxx1521
WATER CAPITAL RECOVERY xxxxx1545
SEWER CAPITAL RECOVERY xxxxx1533
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jessica A. Monday is removed as City Clerk is no longer an approved signer at Tri Counties Bank.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that David Dunn City Administrator, and Takeshi Murakami, Council Member Patrick Vela Council Member and Christina Evans Treasurer have been approved as a check signer at Tri Counties Bank.
The foregoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Montague was passed and adopted at a regular council meeting held on the 1st day of May 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Ruanna Smith, City Clerk Takeshi Murakami, Mayor
MONTAGUE
City Council Agenda Worksheet
To: City Clerk Meeting Date Mag. t, 2024
City of Montague April 292025
230 S. 13'h Street Time: 6:30 PM
PO Box 428 Place: City Council Chambers
Montague, CA 96064 230 S. 13h Street
From : Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office
Address : 305 Butte Street, Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 598-1647
Phone Number:
Subject:
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is requesting a fee waiver for the use of the Community Building for a Public Safety Community Meeting on May 13", 2025 from 7-8:30 pm, Summary:
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is hosting a series of public meetings around the county to provide important public safety updates, prepare residents for fire season, and receive feedback on the Sheriff's Office services. CalFire, County OES, UC Cooperative Extension Office, Code Enforcement, and hopefully local city officials, will join us in presenting their own emergency preparedness information to attendees. Due to the fact that this meeting is open to the public, intended to disseminate public safety information, and an extension of our regulas duties as public safety officials, we would like to request a fee waiver for the use of City Hall on May 8th from 7-8:30pm.
Please note: City Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers - 230 S. 13th Street.
THIS AGENDA WORKSHEET, ALONG WITH ANY OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON THE THURSDAY PRECEDING THE MEETING DATE.
MONTAGUE City Council Staff Report
AGENDA ITEM
Mooting Date: 2025, Aprl| 291h 6:30p.m.
Subject: Freedom Festival Fireworks Bids , Parks + Recreation Revenue. - Authorization For Takeshi Murakami To Sign + From: Dave Dunn, City Administrator
Dictate Use of Funds.
Introduction Authorization To Move Ahead With Freedon Festival PlauningFor 2025.
Discussion/Analysis
Recommendation
That the City Council move to adopt the following motion:
*Approvethe choosen Bid For Fireworks, Authorize Takeshi- Murakami To Sign Contract & Use Parks & Recreation Revenue As Necessary..
Attachments: 3 Bids From Fireworks America
Devastation Protechis. Repoti of Exes peries Far t
2024 Freedom Festival In Parks + Recreation Account.
Action Taken:
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City of Montague
Presents
Celebrate Freedom
A Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4th, 2025
Produced by
Fireworks
-& Stage FX
America
"The Difference Is Quality"
City of Montague
Celebrate Freedom
July 4th, 2025
Announcement Barrage Aerial Grand Finale
Program A Program A
Aerial Titanium Flash Salutes Color & Multi-Color Finale Shells
2.5'' 10 3"' 100
4" 32
Color & Multi-Color Finale Shells
10 Aerial tien Flash Salutes
Aerial Show Presentation Finale Crown
5' 2
Color & Multi-Color Aerial Shells 6" 2
4" 184
82 6"' 30 Grand Totals
Flitter, Glitter, Electric Color & Aerial Shell Counts
Color Changing Shells 2.5' 110
4" 60 3" 110
18 4" 300
6" 14 5"' 112
6" 52
Distinctive & Unique Aerial Shells
Total Aerial Shell Counts
5"' 10 684
6" 6
Program Price
Total Program Price Inclusive of
Insurance, Operator and
Transportation
Cost $25,000
FIREWORKS
FA AMERICA & STAGE FX
Fireworks America Products
"The Difference Is Quality"
ireworks America has sought to affiliate itself with world renown-award winnin nanufacturers, both foreign and domestic. In every show you will find only the highes quality of products, designs, and variety which will far surpass those of our competitors.
Product Definitions Are:
Standard: Aerial Shells include: One color products and multiple colored products such as Chrysanthemums, Peonies, Hearts, Rings, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Variegated, etc. Our variety is unmatched and as such we can guarantee over 40 varieties in this category.
Compare to our competitors "Color", "Fancy", some "Extra Fancy", "Standard" or "Japanese Style Deluxe" Shells.
Classic: Aerial Shells include: Flitter, Glitter, Electric Color, Color Changing Transformation, Penny Glitter, Glitter & Color, Magnesium Red Electric, Red to Blue, Comets, etc.
Our variety is unmatched and as such we can guarantee over 50 varieties in this category.
Compare to our competitors "Extra Fancy", "Floral", "Classic" or "Japanese Style Super Effect" Shells
Select: Aerial Shells include: Distinctive and Unique Aerial Shells such as Spiders, Multiple keports, Strobes, Multiple Effect Shells, Domestic Glittering Comets, Double Hearts, Crackling Effects, Double Ring Shells, Saturn Shells, Tourbillion Shells, Waterfalls, Special Pattern Shells, Weeping Willow Shells, Shell of Shells, Coconut Palms, and Serpentine Shells, etc..
Compare to our competitors "Special" or "Japanese Style Special Effect" Shells.
Premium: Aerial Shells include: Crossettes, Serpents, Whistles, Whistles and Reports, Serpents and Strobes, Fish and Whistles, Tourbillions to Reports, Thunder and Rainbow, Serpents and Stars, Nishiki Kamuros, and many other American Made Specialty Shells.
Our competitors cannot compare with our Domestically-Made Superstars.
Comets Bombardments Vivid Colors
City of Montague
Show Concept, Services List,
and Miscellaneous Details
Services List:
Fireworks America to Provide: City of Montague to Provide:
1) Permit Filings as Required (1) A Suitable Firing Site 2) Storage and Delivery of fireworks 2) Adequate Security for Firing Site 3) All Equipment to produce the display 3) Permit Fees
4) Insurance Aggregate amount of 4) Standby Firefighter Fees, if req'd $10,000,000 (Combined Single Limits) 5) Sound System and Playback 5) Worker's Compensation Insurance 6) Adequate Permit Time as (Statute) listed below.
Minimum Time Required
Fireworks America will provide permitting services on your behalf. There are minimum times required to pull these permits. Contracts and deposits must be signed and back to us prior to starting these services. Here are the minimum permit times.
Land based shows require a minimum of 30 days to permit based on all of the above PLUS Coast Guard requirements.
Please plan your show accordingly.
Operators and Assistants:
Fireworks America will provide the services of a State Licensed Pyrotechnic Operator and experienced crew to fire your display. The entire crew will be covered under Fireworks America's Worker's Compensation Insurance.
Payment Terms:
50% deposit is due on Contract Execution, Balance Net 10 days after display.
Method of Discharge:
The show will be fired Manually / Hand Fired.
April 23, 2025
PYRO
City of Montague
SPECIACULARS Takeshi Murakami
P.O. Box 428
Montague, CA 96064
Subject: Proposal for your event, on July 4, 2025, PROGRAM A for $25,000.00 Pyrotechnics/Theatrical: •Close Proximity Display Fireworks •Firecrackers Special Effects: •Spark Machines •Flames OCO2 Cryo Jets •Confetti/Streamers •Lights •Foggers
Drones: • Light Animations • Accents
Dear Takeshi Murakami,
Pyro Spectaculars North, inc. is delighted to present our proposal for the full-service custom designed PROGRAM A for the production of your upcoming event. We are confident that our production capabilities and crew experience will result in the display of an unforgettable experience for your audience.
Enclosed you will find three important documents that outline our PROGRAM A proposal in detail:
1. Product Synopsis - Proposal: Provides the specifications of the devices and products to be used in your event.
2. Production Agreement: Presents the terms and conditions for the production of your event, including engagements, duties, and payment dates and amounts.
3. Scope of Work: Outlines the responsibilities and services to be provided by both Pyro Spectaculars, North Inc. and City of Montague that will be necessary for the execution of the production of your event, along with insurance limits and requirements.
To secure your program, retum the fully executed Production Agreement and initial payment to our office by the PRICE FIRM date, May 1, 2025. Please note that program availability, pricing, and show date may be subject to change if these are not timely received.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss your program in detail, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or your dedicated Customer Service Representative, Jacky Becerril, at (909) 355-8120, extension 234.
Sincerely,
Pyro Spectaculars, North Inc.
David Mosley
David Mosley, Show Producer
(JB)
PYROSPEC.COM
Pyro Spectaculars, North Inc.
5301 Lang Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652 • Phone: (909) 355- 8120 • Fax: (909) 355-9813 Pyrotechnics Proposal
City of Montague
PROGRAM A - July 4, 2025
$25,000.00
Oponing
Description Quantity
• 3" Souza Designer Opening Salutes 60
Total of Opening 60
Main Body - Aorial Shells
Description Quantity
• 4" Souza Designer Selections 120
• 5" Souza Designer Selections 96
• 6" Souza Designer Selections 45
Total of Main Body - Aerial Shells 261
Grand Finale
Description Quantity
• 3" Souza Designer Bombardment Shells 50
• 4" Souza Designer Bombardment Shells 30
• 5" Souza Designer Bombardment Shells 18
• 6" Souza Designer Bombardment Shells 9
Total of Grand Finale 107
Grand Total 428
Product descriptions are for specification of product quality, c/assification, and value.
Final product selections will be based on avallability, suitability, and overall artistic style.
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FIREWORKS
DEVASTATNG
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PAROLE CNICS
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OUR COMPANY IS A PROUDMEMBER OF
NATIONAL FIREWORKS
ASSOCIATION
WESTER PYROTECHNIC ASSOCIATION
Devastating Pyrotechnics Declined To Bid
As The City of Montague Has A Licensed
Shooter Donating His Services To Save us
Money + They want To Provide The Shooter
At Our Cost.
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Takeshi Murakami
Takes Milano